In the accompanying article, Gaga admits she still likes to “feel a little irresponsible and act like I’m nineteen,” which — for her — includes sneaking into bars and dancing topless, or having sex on the beach.

As for her music, Gaga says she doesn’t “make records for people to listen to and go, ‘Wow, she’s a genius.'”

She explains, “I’d really like you to order a drink, maybe kiss the person you came with that evening, or rediscover something about your past that makes you feel even more brave.”